Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (C) gets a hug from Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkey's Foreign Minister, as the Palestinians celebrate after the United Nations General Assembly voted to approve a resolution to upgrade the status of the Palestinian Authority to a nonmember observer state November 29, 2012 at UN headquarters in New York. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA less

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (C) gets a hug from Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkey's Foreign Minister, as the Palestinians celebrate after the United Nations General Assembly voted to approve a ... more

Palestinians watch on a giant screen Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaking at the UN on November 29, 2012 in Ramallah. The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI less

Palestinians watch on a giant screen Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaking at the UN on November 29, 2012 in Ramallah. The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member ... more

Palestinians celebrate in Gaza City early on November 30, 2012, after the UN General Assembly voted to upgrade them to a non-member state observer. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, triggering scenes of joy on the streets of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. In a major defeat for the United States and Israel, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas won what he called a "birth certificate" for a Palestinian state, with the backing of 138 countries in the 193 member assembly. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK BAZ less

Palestinians celebrate in Gaza City early on November 30, 2012, after the UN General Assembly voted to upgrade them to a non-member state observer. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinian supporters of Fatah (L) and Hamas (R) celebrate together in Gaza City early on November 30, 2012, after the UN General Assembly voted to upgrade them to a non-member state observer. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, triggering scenes of joy on the streets of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. In a major defeat for the United States and Israel, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas won what he called a "birth certificate" for a Palestinian state, with the backing of 138 countries in the 193 member assembly. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK BAZ less

Palestinian supporters of Fatah (L) and Hamas (R) celebrate together in Gaza City early on November 30, 2012, after the UN General Assembly voted to upgrade them to a non-member state observer. The UN General ... more

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in Gaza City early on November 30, 2012, after the UN General Assembly voted to upgrade them to a non-member state observer. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, triggering scenes of joy on the streets of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. In a major defeat for the United States and Israel, Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas won what he called a "birth certificate" for a Palestinian state, with the backing of 138 countries in the 193 member assembly. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK BAZ less

Palestinians celebrate in Gaza City early on November 30, 2012, after the UN General Assembly voted to upgrade them to a non-member state observer. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallaha on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallaha on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallaha on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallaha on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice leaves following a General Assembly vote granting Palestinians non-member observer status on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The resolution was approved by the 193-member body by a vote of 138-9, with 41 abstentions. The United States, Israel, Canada and a handful of others voted against Thursday's historic UN resolution. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice leaves following a General Assembly vote granting Palestinians non-member observer status on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The resolution was ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: U.S. Ambassdaor to the United Nations Susan Rice and Israeli U.N. Ambassador Ron Prosor talk at a meeting of the General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The United States, Israel, Canada and a handful of others voted against today's historic resolution granting non-member observer status to Palestinians. The resolution was approved by the 193-member body in a 138-9 vote, with 41 abstentions. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: U.S. Ambassdaor to the United Nations Susan Rice and Israeli U.N. Ambassador Ron Prosor talk at a meeting of the General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The United ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice speaks with Israeli U.N. Ambassador Ron Prosor at a meeting of the General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The United States, Israel, Canada and a handful of others voted against today's historic resolution granting "non-member observer"status to the Palestinians. The resolution was approved by the 193-member body by a vote of 138-9, with 41 abstentions. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice speaks with Israeli U.N. Ambassador Ron Prosor at a meeting of the General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Susan Rice, the American ambassador to the United Nations is congratulated after speaking at the UN General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The United States voted against an historic resolution granting "non-member status" to Palestine, which was approved by the 193-member body by a vote of 138-9, with 41 abstentions. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Susan Rice, the American ambassador to the United Nations is congratulated after speaking at the UN General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The United States voted ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice explains the U.S. position opposing a resolution on Palestinians at a meeting of the General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The United States, Israel, Canada and a handful of others voted against today's historic resolution granting non-member observer status to Palestinians. The resolution was approved by the 193-member body by a vote of 138-9, with 41 abstentions. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice explains the U.S. position opposing a resolution on Palestinians at a meeting of the General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Members of the UN General Assembly applaud after voting in favor of a UN resolution on Palestine on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The resolution granting granting "non-member observer" status to a Palestinian state was approved by the 193-member body by a vote of 138-9 with 41 abstentions. The United States, Israel, Canada and a handful of others voted against Thursday's historic UN resolution. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Members of the UN General Assembly applaud after voting in favor of a UN resolution on Palestine on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The resolution granting granting "non-member ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: A signboard posts the vote in favor of a UN resolution on Palestine on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The resolution granting "non-member observer" status to a Palestinian state was approved by the 193-member body by a vote of 138-9, with 41 abstentions. The United States, Israel, Canada and a handful of others voted against Thursday's historic UN resolution. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: A signboard posts the vote in favor of a UN resolution on Palestine on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The resolution granting "non-member observer" status to a Palestinian ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird addresses the United Nations General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New York City. Canada, the United States, Israel and a handful of others voted against today's historic resolution granting non-member observer status to Palestinians. The resolution was approved by the 193-member body in a 138-9 vote, with 41 abstentions. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird addresses the United Nations General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New York City. Canada, the United States, Israel and a handful of others ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Israeli United Nations Ambassador Ron Prosor speaks at a meeting of the General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New York City. Israel, the United States, Canada and a handful of others voted against today's historic resolution granting non-member observer status to Palestinians. The resolution was approved by the 193-member body in a 138-9 vote, with 41 abstentions. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Israeli United Nations Ambassador Ron Prosor speaks at a meeting of the General Assembly on November 29, 2012 in New York City. Israel, the United States, Canada and a handful of ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, finishes a speech before a vote at the UN General Assembly on Palestinian "non-member status" on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The General Assembly was set to approve the implicit recognition of Palestinian statehood despite opposition from the United States, Israel and a handful of other members. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, finishes a speech before a vote at the UN General Assembly on Palestinian "non-member status" on November 29, 2012 in ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas concludes his address to the General Assembly at the United Nations before a UN General Assembly vote on upgrading the status of the Palestinians to non-member observer state on November 29, 2012 in New York City. With many European nations in favor, it looks certain that the Palestinians will win the coveted U.N. recognition as a state today. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas concludes his address to the General Assembly at the United Nations before a UN General Assembly vote on upgrading the status of the ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the General Assembly at the United Nations before a UN General Assembly vote on upgrading the status of the Palestinians to non-member observer state on November 29, 2012 in New York City. With many European nations in favor, it looks certain that the Palestinians will win the coveted U.N. recognition as a state today. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the General Assembly at the United Nations before a UN General Assembly vote on upgrading the status of the Palestinians to ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, speaks at the UN General Assembly ahead of a vote on Palestinian "non-member status" on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The General Assembly was set to approve the implicit recognition of Palestinian statehood despite opposition from the United States, Israel and a handful of other members. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, speaks at the UN General Assembly ahead of a vote on Palestinian "non-member status" on November 29, 2012 in New York ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the General Assembly at the United Nations before a UN General Assembly vote on upgrading the status of the Palestinians to non-member observer state on November 29, 2012 in New York City. With many European nations in favor, it looks certain that the Palestinians will win the coveted U.N. recognition as a state today. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the General Assembly at the United Nations before a UN General Assembly vote on upgrading the status of the Palestinians to ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Delegates cheer as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the General Assembly at the United Nations before a UN General Assembly vote on upgrading the status of the Palestinians to non-member observer state on November 29, 2012 in New York City. With many European nations in favor, it looks certain that the Palestinians will win the coveted U.N. recognition as a state today. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Delegates cheer as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the General Assembly at the United Nations before a UN General Assembly vote on upgrading the status of ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Members of the UN General Assembly, including the United States delegation, watch as Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, arrives to speak before a vote on Palestinian "non-member status" on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The General Assembly was set to approve the implicit recognition of Palestinian statehood despite opposition from the United States, Israel and a handful of other members. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Members of the UN General Assembly, including the United States delegation, watch as Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian National Authority, arrives to speak before a vote ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Susan Rice (L), the American ambassador to the United Nations, sits with members of the U.S. delegation ahead of a vote at the UN General Assembly on Palestinian "non-member status" on November 29, 2012 in New York City. The General Assembly was set to approve the implicit recognition of Palestinian statehood despite opposition from the United States, Israel and a handful of other members. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Susan Rice (L), the American ambassador to the United Nations, sits with members of the U.S. delegation ahead of a vote at the UN General Assembly on Palestinian "non-member status" ... more

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI AFP PHOTO / ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI less

Palestinians celebrate in the West Bank city of Ramallah on November 29, 2012 after the General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member state. The UN General Assembly on Thursday voted ... more

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Palestinians watch on a giant screen Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaking at the UN on November 29, 2012 in Ramallah. The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member state, giving a major diplomatic triumph to president Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. AFP PHOTO/ABBAS MOMANI less

Palestinians watch on a giant screen Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaking at the UN on November 29, 2012 in Ramallah. The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to recognize Palestine as a non-member ... more

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Delegates wait for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to speak to the General Assembly at the United Nations before a UN General Assembly vote on upgrading the status of the Palestinians to non-member observer state on November 29, 2012 in New York City. With many European nations in favor, it looks certain that the Palestinians will win the coveted U.N. recognition as a state today. less

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 29: Delegates wait for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to speak to the General Assembly at the United Nations before a UN General Assembly vote on upgrading the status of ... more